Uruguay's classic chivito — a loaded steak sandwich stacked with brisket, fried egg, bacon, ham, mozzarella, tomato and lettuce. A hearty handful.
This quick chivito uruguayo captures Uruguay's iconic steak sandwich without the homemade-bun effort — thin griddled beef stacked with ham, bacon, melting mozzarella, fried egg and fresh salad. It's hearty, indulgent and ready in a flash.
Prep 15 min
Cook 15 min
Total 30 min
Easy
- 2 Beef Brisket
- 2 Bread
- 1 Lettuce
- 1 Tomato
- 100g Ham
- 100g Mozzarella
- 100g Bacon
- 1 Egg
- 1 Onion
- 1 Pepper
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Preparation
- Flatten the beef and brown it on a hot griddle. Fry the eggs, bacon and ham.
- Cut the bread in half and layer on the beef brisket, the fried eggs, the bacon, the ham, the mozzarella, the tomato and the lettuce. Cover with the other half of the bread and serve.
Tips from the ZestyPlate Kitchen
- Flatten and cook the beef fast on a hot griddle so it stays tender.
- Have all the components cooked and ready so you can build and serve while everything's hot.
- Let the cheese melt over the warm steak for the gooiest result.
- Toast the bread so it holds up to the generous, juicy filling.
Frequently Asked Questions
A thin, tender cut like sirloin or flattened steak cooks quickly and stays juicy in the sandwich.
Yes — go easy on the bacon and cheese, and pile on extra salad for a fresher version.
Chips (papas fritas) are the classic accompaniment to a chivito.
